Attachment 9 - RFI Submittal Form.xlsx

The attachment is an RFI Submittal Form for Solicitation 1232SA25Q0201, a small business set-aside contract for installing a cold storage room at University Park, Pennsylvania. The project is valued between $25,000 and $100,000, with a 120-calendar day performance period, and is being issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Key requirements include SAM registration, E-Verify enrollment within 30 days of award, compliance with environmental management systems (including biobased content, ENERGY STAR, and WaterSense standards), and submission of a VETS-4212 report for contracts over $100,000.

Potential vendors must submit Request for Information (RFIs) by close of business on July 28, 2025, to Christopher.tomlin@usda.gov with specific questions about contract requirements, specifications, or drawings. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with various federal reporting and verification systems, including checking the Excluded Parties List System and maintaining active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Wage determination will follow the Department of Labor General Decision Number PA20250082, and contractors must adhere to specific environmental and employment reporting standards.